Publications

Our Manual
Community Opportunities has created a "how to" manual for those of you who might wish to create a microboard.  To order a copy, send $12.50 US (includes shipping and handling) to:

Community Opportunities, Inc.
PO Box  11204
Blacksburg, VA 24062-1204

Be sure to include your full name, address and zip code!

Our Newsletter: Circle of Friends
If you would like be added to our mailing list for free copies of our newsletter Circle of Friends, send us an email message with your name and mailing address (please include your zip code):

microboardsnrv@verizon.net

Issues of Circle of Friends now available to download:

Fall, 2008

"Natural Support" microboards--capitalizing on relationships and connections.

Spring, 2008

Stories from our friends at Vela Microboard Association of British Columbia.

Fall, 2007

Cover story:  Stories of Friendship.  Faye is a resident of the New River Valley and has a recently incorporated microboard, "Faye's Fabulous Friends".  Two of Faye's friends talk about their friendships with Faye.

Spring, 2007

The "Life Like Yours" campaign and stories about people who want to live ordinary, everyday lives.

Fall, 2006

Cover story: Doin' Good: Tim's story.  A look at the things that matter a lot to Tim one of the newest members of our "microboard family."

Spring, 2006

Cover story: Stories Held. Stories Told  David Pitonyak writes about the importance of being known and understood through stories.

Spring, 2005

Cover story: Ian's Story.  For Ian, the chance to live an "everyday life" is a gift.  Read about the everyday, ordinary things that have made a difference.

Fall, 2004

Cover story: The Importance of Belonging.  Belonging is critical to our well-being.  Board member David Pitonyak explores the importance of relationships in our lives.